Product Bites – April 5, 2024

Product Bites April 5, 2024 podcast episode transcript

Welcome to Product Bites a weekly podcast from Dental Products Report providing you with a rundown of recently launched and updated dental technologies, materials, instruments, and everything else you might use with patients or while running your practice.

I’m your host for this week, DPR Editor Kellie Nock, and on this week’s podcast we’ve got 8 new products with launches from Young Specialties, Spectrum Solutions, Opalescence, Mango Voice, Monaghan Tooling Group, Desktop Health, Pac-Dent, and Intiveo.

So let’s get to it and learn about these newly launched dental products.

First up

Young Specialties introduces Young PerioDT™, a new debridement material utilizing Dessication Technology (DT) to swiftly remove microbial and necrotic materials around the tooth and prosthetic surfaces. Available in both liquid and gel forms, PerioDT ensures efficient treatment with minimal contact time, making it a versatile option for various procedures, including caries restorations, periodontitis, and gingivitis interventions. Its safety on dentin and diverse metals makes it a reliable choice for practitioners across specialties.

SimplyPERIO™ introduces an innovative saliva diagnostic testing solution powered by SimplyTest®, offering dental professionals a comprehensive tool to measure periodontal bacteria, caries, fungal, and viral targets. With a focus on the mouth-body connection, this technology equips clinicians with 16 oral targets from a single patient sample, facilitating more informed treatment decisions. The patented blue buffer solution ensures sample stability and streamlined processing, enabling quick and easy testing with results available within 48 hours.

Opal by Opalescence unveils a convenient teeth whitening solution designed for home use, providing patients with professional-grade results without the need for a dental visit. With prefilled trays available in Classic and Gentle formulas, Opal promises up to 4–5 shades whiter teeth with visible results. Backed by over 30 years of expertise, Opalescence delivers a safe and effective whitening experience, complemented by whitening toothpaste options for enhanced maintenance.

Mango Contact Sync introduces a new platform feature aimed at streamlining patient communications by integrating client data across practice management software and Mango's platform. With automatic synchronization, caller identification, and enhanced security measures, Mango Contact Sync ensures efficient customer service delivery, eliminating delays in recognizing incoming communications and enhancing overall customer experience.

Monaghan Tooling Group presents Axis High Precision Micro Tools, a new solution tailored for digital dentistry. Featuring NextGen coatings and superfinishing technology, Axis micro tools offer superior performance in tackling various dental machining challenges. With controlled edge honing and enhanced chip evacuation, these tools provide consistent and reproducible outcomes, catering to the needs of dental professionals seeking precision and reliability.

Desktop Health introduces the ScanUp™ program, offering dental practices a lab services subscription to facilitate the adoption of digital dentistry. Equipped with an iTero™ Element Flex certified pre-owned scanner, ScanUp enables clinicians to capture clear digital images for both digital and analog cases. With certified training and education programs, ScanUp empowers practices to leverage 3D printing technology, enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Pac-Dent presents iMatrix Clear™, a sectional matrix system designed specifically for class II restorations. Featuring clear matrices and Nickel-Titanium rings, iMatrix Clear offers enhanced visibility and stability for esthetic restorations. With a comprehensive kit including clear interproximal wedges and composite polishing tools, iMatrix Clear ensures optimal performance and ease of use for clinicians.

Intiveo introduces Intiveo Connect, a patient engagement software feature designed to enhance communication between dental practices and non-patients. With direct texting capabilities and streamlined communication channels, Intiveo Connect enables easier patient acquisition, reduced administrative workload, and improved post-operative care, fostering stronger relationships between practices and their community.

That does it for this week's Product Bites from Dental Products Report. Stay up to date on all the latest dental product news by visiting dentalproductsreport.com/newdentalproducts.

I'm Kellie Nock saying thanks for listening. And we'll be back next week with all the latest new dental products on Product Bites from Dental Products Report.